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Thursday, November 14, 2013

Amulets, Talismans & Charms

Amulets, Talismans & Charms

Circle Amulet Spell

Janina Renee

The circle symbolizes the Sun and archtype of the self. These are astrologically appropriate, for Sun signs represent self-expression. Carl Jung thought it was important for people to meditate on symbols of the self, but in modern life many of us lose our ability to do so. Therefore, an important addition to anyone's collection of magical jewelry is a circular broach or pendant. If you have such an artical, charge it with the following spell to recall you to your self.

First, hold the item to the light of the noon Sun as you recite, "In this round, myself am found; whole unto myself, at one with the circle of power and creation." Then, wear this amulet when feeling tired or ill, to invoke the restoration that comes through reconnection with the deep self.

ABC Protection Amulet

Ann Moura

To make a protection amulet, during the third or tenth hours after sunrise, or the first or eigth hours after sunset, sew a small pouch from black cloth and red thread. Place three herbs in a cauldron, and speak after each:

"Agrimony to return negative energies to the sender.Blackthorn to deflect negative energies away from me.Clove to exorcise harmful energies from my presence."

Stir with the tip of the ritual knife, and recite:

"Three herbs I call to work for me, harnessing negative energy.Take and bind and send away harmful forces in my way."

Put the herbs in the pouch, sew it up, and set it on a pentacle. Wave your wand and touch it to the pouch.

"Earth and Air, Fire and Water!Emanations of the Lady and the Lord!I call upon they grace and love to seal protection in this ward!"Carry it in your pocket or purse.

Animal Shapes: Amulets made from any material representing the shapes of animals. They are supposed to give the wearer the desirable qualities of the animal.

Ankh: An Egyptian amulet meaning life or soul. It symbolizes enduring life and grants the wearer one hundred thousand million years of life.

Bell: An amulet used by primitive and Western people whose sound was intended to ward off the evil eye and dispel hostile spirits. In the Middle East bells were attached to the harness of horses and camels the same purposes.

Chai: A symbol of life. Usually made from gold or silver. It supposedly grants the wearer longevity.

Cross: Life and divine protection. The Christians believed it to be a supreme amulet against all forces of evil. The sign of the cross was thought to cure illness and drive off demons.

Cylinder Seal: A seal cylindrical in shape made of clay, precious stones and limestone worn around the neck by the Sumerians and other ancient people as a signature to authenticate business agreements.

Dragon: Dragon-shaped amulets offer love, happiness, and fertility, as well as balance.

Eye of God: Amulet used to counteract the evil eye. Made of sticks and colored yarn by Huichol Indians of Mexico and attributed with power of protecting people, homes, and fields.

Eye of Horus: Egyptian Eye of God made of gold, copper, silver, clay, faience, or wood and worn to acquire strength, vitality, and protection against the evil eye.

Fetish: An amulet, charm, talisman, or object thought to have an embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit. Provides power and strength.

Four Leaf Clover: Good luck amulet. The four leaves going clockwise from the left side of the stem represents fame, wealth, love, and health.

Fox Tail: Good luck amulet attached to personal possessions. Primitive people believed that it endowed the owner with the cunning of the animal.

Heart: An amulet worn by many people around the world. It's a symbol of love and devotion. Ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the abode of the soul. In Europe a heard amulet was reputed to prevent heart disease.

Hexagram: A figure of six lines forming a six pointed star. It is worn in many parts of the world as a protection against evil. A widely worn symbol of the Jewish faith called mogen David, shield or, popularly, star of David.

Horn of Plenty: A contemporary amulet symbolizing prosperity, modeled on the legendary cornucopia overflowing with flowers and fruit.

Horse and Cattle Amulets: Decorations such as ribbons, bells, and bits of metal once attached to animals in Europe and the Middle East to keep them from harm.

Horseshoe: A popular contemporary amulet nailed to barn doors for good luck.

Household Amulets: An amulet attached to a door or window to keep the house from harm.

Knot: An amulet usually of knotted string or cord that was believed to hold the love of a sweetheart or ward off illness.

Magic Triangle: Kabbalistic amulet based on the belief that by reducing the size of an inscription, line by line, and evil spirit could be eased out of the sufferer.

Jupiter: Brings honor and riches to the wearer.

Mars: Induces courage, persistence, and recklessness. Usually made of red stone, such as a ruby.

Mercury: Brings success in arts and science. It also gives skill in detecting thieves. Best made out of agate, carnelian, and sardonyx.

Mezuzah: Doorpost amulet designed to keep a house safe from evil spirits, demons, ghosts.

Moon: Amulet worn in ancient and modern times to bring success in love and good fortune in travel. To assure good fortune it should be worn as a waxing, not a waning moon. That is, with the points to the left.

Nefer: An amulet worn by the Egyptians. It represents beauty and goodness. It probably is a form of the heart and windpipe, and was thought to bring youth and happiness. Very popular for making necklaces.

Pentagram: A five pointed star representing the five elements of air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. Also represents the figure of a human being. It is thought to protect the wearer from all kinds of evil spirits. Can also be used by magicians to control spirits. Should be worn with one point up.

Ra: Thought to give long life and strength.

Rings: Worn as amulets to treat illness, dispel forces of evil, keep lovers together, and prevent flight of the soul from the body.

Saturn: Promotes dignity, industry, trustworthiness, and success in business. Best made from black stones such as jet, obsidian, or black coral.

Scarab: A variety of beetle: image of beetle in clay, faience, precious stones, or other material. Acquire the strength and long life of the god of creation. Was also thought to speak up in the judgement room for a favorable verdict for their master.

Sma: An amulet representing the shape of lungs. Was used by Egyptians to give breathing power to the dead by placing on their mummies.

Star: Ward off evil or encourage good fortune.

Sun: Said to bestow prosperity and friendship. Probably of Egyptian origin.

Tassel: An amulet made of a bunch of cords, threads, or strands hanging from a knob or roundish head. In Egypt was thought to bring happiness. Now a symbol of good luck in Mexico. In the Middle East evil spirits were said to shun tassels.

CARAWAY CHARM TO PREVENT SOMEONE FROM LEAVING

You'll need:

Caraway seeds, from the spice section of a grocery store.

A mortar and pestle, spice mill or food processor.

Grind the caraway seeds into a powder. As you do this, concentrate on why you do not want the person to leave, on how much you want them to stay. Sprinkle the powder where the person is sure to walk through it. Glue some of it to their suitcases and the bottoms of their shoes, if you are able to.

Student's Fluorite Charm for Knowledge

Boil the water and pour it over the spikenard to make a tea. Let the tea cool to room temperature, then place the stone in the solution. (If the fluorite is set in a piece of jewelry, sprinkle it with the tea instead.) Chant:

"Fluorite, perfect student's stone,Mix with spikenard now to honeKnowledge retention and memory skills.Be it done as so I will!"

Leave the stone for twenty-four hours, then wear it or carry it with you.

Fifty Magickal Charms

by Victoria Martyn

Who says that magick has to be complex? Here are fifty simple charms that utilize many different common items, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Note: Please do not use any of these charms in place of medical treatment, or when outside help is obviously advisable.

~> Female - Find some fresh mistletoe & leave it indoors to dry until it becomes brittle. Place it inside little orange drawstring bag. It will strengthen female reproductive system. Carry it with you everywhere you go & at night place it under your pillow; carry jasmine flower.

~> Ram Amulet - for women.

~> Holed Stones - also symbols of fertility, carry 1 on person or have wear around neck as charm. Placing 1 by bed or between matters also good.

~> Irish Mystic Charm For Barrenness - The seed of docks tied to left arm of woman will prevent her from being barren.

~> Oshun For Motherhood- buy honeydew melon in Oshun's name; short letter asking Oshun for child is written on piece of brown paper which is then placed inside melon thru narrow slit made on its side. Wrap fruit in yellow handkerchief & burn white candle in Oshun's name. At end of 5 days, melon is brought to river with 27 cents.

~> Sexual Potency Talisman - seek a man who hunts & ask him to bring you a foot of hare, if he shoots one. Then have foot mounted & wear it on a chain about your waist (next to your skin). The hare's foot is protector talisman of sexual potency.

Witch's Ladder Charm

This charm can be of two varieties. One is a general purpose charm of protection and good luck, the other for a specific purpose.

Supplies needed For a General Purpose Charm

A length of White Cord

A length of Red Cord

A length of Black Cord

Nine Feathers each of a Different Colour

Red for physical vitality, Blue for mental abilities, peace and protection, Yellow for cheerfulness and prosperity, Green for growth and health, Brown for stability and respect, Black for mystical wisdom, Iridescent Black for mystical insight, Barred Black, Grey or White for balance and harmony, Feathers with "eyes" such as peacock feathers for protection and inner clairvoyant vision.

If it is possible, make the Ladder on the night of a Full Moon.

Arrange your altar and cast a circle.

Use about a yard of each colours yarn. Tie the ends together and braid them together while you say :

"Yarn of Red, Black, and White Work Your magick spell this night."

Repeat this until the braid is finished. Braiding is a magical act because it makes three strands into one. This represents the three aspects of the Goddess in one. Tie a knot at the end of the braid. Starting at about a foot from the beginning of the braid, tie a feather with a knot around the base and say : (example a green feather)

"With this feather and this string Prosperity this charm will bring."

Tie all nine feathers to the cord, spacing them as evenly as possible. Tie the ends of the cord together to form a circle. Pass the finished Ladder above a candle flame then incense smoke. Sprinkle it with consecrated water and say:

"In the names of the Goddess and the God By Air, Earth, Fire and Water I consecrate this charm Of feathers nine and cord of three As I will, so mote it be!"

Hang the Ladder where it will not be seen by others but where you will see it every day.

To make a Ladder for a specific purpose, you need three feathers and one length of yarn braided into a cord in the colours of your need.

- A Charm for Courage - --You will need:-- jewelry item musk or cedar oil Obtain a piece of jewelry. Any sort will do as long as it is something that you like to wear frequently. Rub a bit of oil into the piece and chant: I imbue you with courage, and bravery, and nerve, I empower you with self-confidence, so you may serve My needs when anxieties attempt to emerge Eradicate them; let new confidence surge. Wear the jewelry as needed.http://www.oocities.org/jadeaaustin/spells/amulets.html.tmp